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UK house prices rose unexpectedly in April - Halifax

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Posted on May 8, 2025

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LONDON (Reuters) -British house prices rose unexpectedly in April, figures from mortgage lender Halifax showed on Thursday. Halifax said house prices rose by 0.3% in April after a 0.5% fall in March.

UK House Prices See Unexpected Rise in April, Reports Halifax

LONDON (Reuters) -British house prices rose unexpectedly in April, figures from mortgage lender Halifax showed on Thursday.

Halifax said house prices rose by 0.3% in April after a 0.5% fall in March. A Reuters poll of economists had pointed to a fall of 0.1% for April.

House prices were 3.2% higher on the year - higher than the 2.6% rise forecast in the poll.

(Reporting by Andy Bruce; Editing by Catarina Demony)

Key Takeaways

  • UK house prices rose by 0.3% in April.
  • Halifax reported the rise after a 0.5% fall in March.
  • Economists had predicted a 0.1% fall for April.
  • Annual house price increase was 3.2%.
  • Halifax data contrasts with economist forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the unexpected rise in UK house prices in April, as reported by Halifax.
What did economists predict for April?
Economists predicted a 0.1% fall in UK house prices for April.
How much did house prices increase annually?
House prices increased by 3.2% annually, according to Halifax.

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